A comprehensive look at the development of pattern from ancient times to the present Highly illustrated, full colour throughout Aworthy successor to our bestselling 1000 Patterns The author, Mary Schoesser, is one of the leading names in the fields of textiles and patterns

A fascinating history of the evolution of pattern ... a delightful treasure-trove of information and ideas, both for the serious student of textiles and anyone seeking inspiration - Workshop on the Web A sumptuous book ... both looks and feels marvelous - Artbookreview.net

Diana Newall completed her doctoral studies at the Courtald Institute of Art.She is author of Appreciating Art (2008)and co-author of Art History: The Basics. She was the Kostantinos Leventis Research Fellow at the Open University and continues to work there and as an Associate Lecturer at the University of Kent. Christina Unwin is a graduate in archaeology from University College London, a postgraduate in design from the London College of Printing and works as a freelance graphic designer, illustrator and exhibition designer working on a wide range of different projects.She is also the co-author of Boudica: Iron Age Warrior Queen.